Nelson Kazeze

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About Nelson Kazeze

Nelson Kazeze is a Zambian multi-skilled journalist with an emphasis on sports news.
Email: nelson [at] diggers [dot] news

New Twist: Mayuka stays at Zamalek
By Nelson Kazeze on January 31, 2017
2012 AFCON Golden Boot winner Emmanuel Mayuka’s woes at Egyptian club Zamalek have taken a new twist with the club confirming that the striker will....
Zambia U-20 to face Amajita in international friendly
By Nelson Kazeze on January 31, 2017
ZAMBIA U-20 national soccer team will face their South African counterparts on February 12,2017 at Levy Mwanawasa stadium in Ndola. The match, which was initially....
Zesco United players pledge to fulfill target
By Nelson Kazeze on January 30, 2017
ZESCO United FC players have made a collective pledge to fulfill the team’s targets during the 2017 campaign.
Napsa Stars sign Bageya, four others
By Nelson Kazeze on January 30, 2017
NAPSA Stars has signed five new players in a bid to strengthen thousand ahead of the 2017 MTN/FAZ Super League which kicks off in March.
Zamalek wants Mayuka out
By Nelson Kazeze on January 28, 2017
STRIKER Emmanuel Mayuka is on the verge of being ousted from Egyptian side Zamalek SC after a one year stint. Club president Murtada Mansour told zamalek.tv....
HAZ, Le Dolphin strike sponsorship deal
By Nelson Kazeze on January 27, 2017
HANDBALL Association of Zambia has partnered with Le Dolphin Grand Paradiso Hotel to sponsor the men’s and women’s teams. HAZ general secretary Josab Changa said....
Aubrey Funga pens 5-year deal at Ajax Cape Town
By Nelson Kazeze on January 27, 2017
FORMER Zanaco FC Midfielder Aubrey Funga has joined South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Ajax Cape Town FC on a five-year deal.
Zanaco lines up Caps Utd, three others for friendlies
By Nelson Kazeze on January 26, 2017
MTN FAZ Super League champions Zanaco FC will host Zimbabwe Premiership Soccer League Champions, CAPS United as well as two 2016 CAF inter-club champions, Mamelodi....
Zesco Utd CEO schools newbies
By Nelson Kazeze on January 26, 2017
ZESCO United FC chief executive officer Justine Mumba has told newcomers to strive to be the best.
ZAAA national cross country tournament set for Saturday
By Nelson Kazeze on January 25, 2017
ZAMBIA Amateur Athletic Association is set to host 2017 National Cross Country in Kabwe at the Golf Club this Saturday, January 28.
Nkana FC to open sports shop
By Nelson Kazeze on January 25, 2017
TWELVE-time MTN/FAZ league champions Nkana are set to open a sports shop, says club president Everisto Kabila.
Mayuka explains absentia at Zamalek
By Nelson Kazeze on January 25, 2017
STRIKER Emmanuel Mayuka has cited communication challenges as one of the reasons why he was AWOL from Egyptian club Zamalek SC.
New ZBF executive will boost boxing – Kalima
By Nelson Kazeze on January 25, 2017
MIDLANDS Amateur Boxing association secretary Christian Kalima says a new Zambia Boxing Federation executive is the only thing that can uplift the standards of boxing....
Mayuka reported to FIFA for being AWOL
By Nelson Kazeze on January 24, 2017
ZAMALEK FC has reported 2012 AFCON golden boot winner Emmanuel Mayuka to FIFA for being AWOL in the last three weeks.
Chilanga Golf Club captain upbeat ahead of Triangular tourney
By Nelson Kazeze on January 21, 2017
CHILANGA Golf Club Captain Tapeya Phiri says his team is optimistic it will win year’s triangular golf tournament.
Joseph Kabungo becomes FIFA Medical Committee member
By Nelson Kazeze on January 20, 2017
FORMER Zambia National Soccer Team doctor Joseph Kabungo has been appointed as a member of the FIFA medical committee.
ZBF poll date excites MABA
By Nelson Kazeze on January 20, 2017
MIDLANDS Amateur Boxing Association says it is delighted by the announcement of the Zambia Boxing Federation elections date.
Zesco United unveils CAF player list
By Nelson Kazeze on January 19, 2017
ZAMBIA’S CAF confederation cup envoys, Zesco United, have unveiled the list of players that will represent the club in the 2017 edition of the CAF....
Patrick Phiri ditches Forest, joins Lusaka Dynamos
By Nelson Kazeze on January 19, 2017
FORMER National team coach Patrick Phiri has left MTN/FAZ Super League side Forest Rangers and has joined Lusaka Dynamos as new coach. According to a....
Mayuka AWOL, left out of Zamalek CAF champions league squad
By Nelson Kazeze on January 18, 2017
ZAMBIA’S soccer export to Egypt Emmanuel Mayuka is reportedly missing from his club Zamalek.
Zambia will play Guinea in U-20 AFCON opener
By Nelson Kazeze on January 18, 2017
ZAMBIA U-20 national soccer team will face Guinea in the first match of the U-20 AFCON scheduled for next month.
Zanaco is not in a crisis-Mutale
By Nelson Kazeze on January 17, 2017
ZANACO FC chairman Edward Mutale says the club is not in a crisis and is ready to represent Zambia in the CAF champions league.
Super division increase will enhance competition – Simata
By Nelson Kazeze on January 17, 2017
SOCCER Administrator Simata Simata says the proposed increase of teams in the MTN/FAZ Super Division from 18 to 20 will enhance competition. In an interview,....

Former FAZ President Kalusha Bwalya: File picture

Kalusha faces Nyantakyi, Tenga in FIFA race

By Nelson Kazeze on 14 Jan 2017

ZAMBIAN football icon Kalusha Bwalya has been shortlisted as one of the three candidates that could represent CAF in the FIFA Council.

Janny Sikazwe to officiate second AFCON 2017 match

By Nelson Kazeze on 14 Jan 2017

ZAMBIAN referee Janny Sikazwe will this evening January 14, 2017 officiate the match between Burkina Faso and the indomitable lions of Cameroon on the opening....

Zambia draws Bissau, Namibia in 2019 AFCON qualifiers

By Nelson Kazeze on 13 Jan 2017

ZAMBIA has been placed in Group K of the 2019 AFCON tournament along with Guinea Bissau, Mozambique and Namibia. This follows a draw conducted on Thursday....

Sports Minister Moses Mawere: File picture

Apologise to Zambians, minister tells Kalusha

By Nelson Kazeze on 12 Jan 2017

SPORTS minister Moses Mawere says Zambian football icon Kalusha Bwalya must apologize to Zambians for voting against fellow countryman Rainford Kalaba at the 2016 CAF....

Zambia's Under 20 football team training in Lusaka: File picture

Quick Silver’ Summons 5 pros for U-20 AFCON preps

By Nelson Kazeze on 12 Jan 2017

ZAMBIA Under-20 coach Beston ‘Quicksilver’ Chambeshi has summoned five foreign based players to beef up the squad that has set up camp in Lusaka.

Red Arrows Coach Honour Janza: File picture

Janza quits FAZ for Red Arrows top job

By Nelson Kazeze on 11 Jan 2017

Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) technical director Honour Janza has relinquished his post to become Red Arrows as head coach.

Mass Exodus of players at Zanaco worrisome – Malitoli

By Nelson Kazeze on 11 Jan 2017

THE mass exodus of players at 2016 MTN/FAZ Super Division champions Zanaco is worrisome says veteran footballer Kenneth Malitoli.

ZBF lacks transparency, accountability – Mubita

By Nelson Kazeze on 11 Jan 2017

Zambia Boxing Federation vice-president Kennedy Mubita says the federation is lacking transparency and accountability in its operations.

65 apply for Zesco UTD top job

By Nelson Kazeze on 11 Jan 2017

SIXTY-FIVE coaches have applied to take over the reins at Ndola giants Zesco United FC as head coach.

Kalusha angers soccer fans

By Nelson Kazeze on 7 Jan 2017

THOUSANDS of Zambian soccer fans have taken to social media to express their displeasure after discovering that football icon Kalusha Bwalya voted against Rainford Kalaba....